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📍 Drive to BURNET CISD Office   📅 Monday, October 19, 2026 to Calendar
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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming BURNET CISD agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
ALERT (LEVEL 8)
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Dues for Superintendent
📅 October 19, 2026
A credit card report under Item 7.A reveals an $888 payment for the Superintendent’s professional dues to the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA). TASA is a registered lobbying organization that frequently opposes property tax relief and parental rights initiatives at the Texas Legislature.
Response

Contact the Board (see official district website for emails): ‘The financial report in Item 7.A shows an $888 payment for TASA dues. Why are our tax dollars funding a lobby group that works against taxpayer interests? Please end all payments to TASA.’

💰 Impact: $888 in Lobbying Dues
WARNING (LEVEL 7)
District Using Lobby Group TASB for Policy Writing
📅 October 19, 2026
The August 17 meeting minutes, up for approval under Consent Item 8.A, state the Superintendent will work with the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) to write local policy. TASB is another taxpayer-funded lobbying group that provides boilerplate policy services, which can introduce statewide political agendas that may not reflect local community values.
Response

DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Board (see official district website for emails): ‘Pull Consent Item 8.A for discussion. The minutes confirm reliance on TASB for policy writing. How much do we pay this lobby group, and why isn’t policy developed locally to reflect our community’s values?’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Policy Service Fees
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